I often ride around my local lake. 6 k's around (well, just over when riding on the road!), and can be a good way to get some k's under my belt, without actually going too far!
I've linked to a website, must take some pics though!
http://www.australiangetaway.com/austra ... map-r.html

Low racer,
I usually don't ride on the path, can be a bit slow! Usually plenty of walkers, joggers, dogs, kids on bikes etc, etc. It's a very popular place to get some exercise! Fortunately, there is a road all the way around as well, that the 'roadies' use. I use the road as well, and can get some good speeds up. If you go round anti-clockwise, you get very little, if any traffic interference, so you can usually maintain a good clip. The only real dodgy section, is where a tram track crosses the road to the tram shed, near the botanic gardens, so need to take some care crossing the tracks, especially when its wet!.
It is a very relaxing ride, plenty of people, other friendly cyclists of all different levels, tree lined streets, well kept gardens, toilet stops at regular intervals when you need them, good road conditions, flat terrain, no stop/start riding, plus the view across the lake and the boat sheds and water birds, what is there not to like?

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